Turn key condition house + development potential = Living in a dream house while building a dream! One of the closest suburb from Downtown LA, the historic Garvanza / Highland Park area is young professional, trend setter’s delight! Move in ready! Remodeled interior, wooden fence and long driveway with wooden car port. Yet it gets better…. owner/user development opportunity in your own backyard. Rare RD2 zoning, potentially 3 units allowed on this lot. An architectural plan was drawn in 2019, to propose 2 more units in the spacious back lot. Current house is 2 bed 2 bath, engineered wood floor throughout, granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space. Newer dual pane windows great for energy efficiency. Wooden back patio extends outdoor living in the huge backyard with fruit trees. Many newly constructed properties added modern vibes to this street. Located in between downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena, this trendy neighborhood is right next to South Pasadena, where well maintained estate properties and dining and shopping options are the signature of this vibrant community. Easy commute, convenient access to freeways (110 Fwy, 5 Fwy, 210 and 134). Walking distance to park, elementary school and bus stop, Dash. Close to Arroyo Seco Golf Course and other entertainment in Pasadena such as restaurants, shops, art galleries. Also, close to Rose Bowl, Eagle Rock, Dodger Stadium, Occidental College, China Town, and East LA. Car port in front drive way and backyard.
Property Details
Price:
$829,000
MLS #:
SB26003697
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
632highlandpark
Listed Date:
Jan 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
846
Lot Size:
6,000 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
School District:
Los Angeles Unified
Interior
Appliances
DW
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
ELC, WW
Laundry Features
OUT
Exterior
Community Features
SUB
Financial
Map
Community
- Address817 Chestnut AV Los Angeles CA
- CityLos Angeles
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90042
Subdivisions in Los Angeles
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Los Angeles as of Jan 14, 2026
2,039
Single Family Listed
69
Avg DOM
989
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,897,256
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 817 Chestnut AV Los Angeles CA is a Single Family for sale in Los Angeles, CA, 90042. It is listed for $829,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 846 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $980. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Los Angeles is $989. The average listing price for Single Family in Los Angeles is $1,897,256.
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